FAQ

In the UK about 75% of funerals involve cremation. Cremation is generally cheaper. Cremated remains can be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance at the crematorium or in a significant location for the family, buried loose or in an urn or casket in a grave or taken away by the family.

Yes – Joseph C Roberts offer a range of pre-paid funeral plans, ensuring financial benefits, reassurance that the funeral will be undertaken as you would wish and reducing the stresses for your family of organising a funeral at a time of grief.

Not all funerals in the UK follow traditional religious practices and Joseph C Roberts work closely with a network of Civil Celebrants and are happy to advise on who may be best suited to your specific requirements. The service may include poetry, music and an appreciation of the deceased’s life.

We work closely with the Church of England the Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Baptist Church and a range of other denominations within the community. We also offer Humanist Funerals and work closely with other ethnic sectors, including Sikhs, Buddhists, Muslims and the Jewish Community.

It is best to allow between 7 to 10 days, however in particular circumstances the funeral can take place within 24 hours of the death. We will, of course, ensure that the date and time of the funeral is convenient for the family.

We offer a wide range of bespoke hearse options including a Route Master London Double-Decker Bus, horse drawn carriages, motorcycle hearses, and VW Camper Van or tractor trailers. We are happy to advise on the most appropriate option for your loved one.

It is possible to start making the arrangements for a funeral before the death has been registered, but it is often advisable for this to be done before any details are confirmed. Our advice to all would be to contact one of our qualified funeral directors at the first opportunity to gain their specific advice for your situation.

Deaths in England and Wales or Northern Ireland should be registered within 5 days – if this is not going to be possible, you should inform the Registrar. In Scotland, deaths must be registered within 8 days.

If the death has occurred at home, the GP will issue the medical death certificate. They will either give this to you directly or you may need to collect it from the surgery. If the death occurred in a hospital you will be given the certificate by the bereavement office.